Sick of seeing the same old story every winter. You’d think with all the data out there, these sportsbooks could get a grip on odds for ski racing and hockey. Half the time, it’s like they’re guessing—hockey lines are either too tight or way off, and don’t get me started on the laughable spreads for cross-country skiing. Feels like they’re just phoning it in for anything that’s not football or basketball. Anyone else notice this or am I just cursed with trash odds?
Why Do So Many Sportsbooks Drop the Ball on Winter Sports Betting Odds?
- Thread starter Bill.
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Yo, I hear you—winter sports odds are a total mess. I’ve been digging into betting systems lately, and it’s clear sportsbooks just don’t put the same juice into hockey or skiing as they do for the big leagues. Hockey lines flip-flop like they’re rolling dice, and ski racing? Might as well bet blind. Data’s there, but they’re too lazy to crunch it right. You’re not cursed, mate—they’re just banking on us not caring enough to call it out.